Fidelity Bank Empowers 100 Women in Ogun with Vocational Tools Under ‘Give Her Power’ Initiative

Fidelity Bank Empowers 100 Women in Ogun with Vocational Tools Under ‘Give Her Power’ Initiative

Fidelity Bank Plc has expanded its “Give Her Power” initiative to Ogun State, empowering 100 women with vocational tools to enhance their economic independence and support small-scale businesses.

The programme, held at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, saw the distribution of 50 sewing machines and 50 grinding machines to women engaged in various micro-enterprises. The event drew participation from market leaders, community stakeholders, and government officials, including the Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Adijat Adeleye-Oladapo.

The initiative forms part of Fidelity Bank’s nationwide rollout of its women empowerment scheme, which was launched in March to mark the International Women’s Day through strategic partnerships with key organisations.

Speaking at the event, Regional Bank Head, Southwest 1, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Folaranmi Jemirin, said the Ogun intervention reflects the bank’s commitment to delivering practical and sustainable empowerment programmes.

According to him, empowering women economically has a multiplier effect on families, businesses, and communities, noting that the initiative is designed to provide beneficiaries with tools to improve their livelihoods and generate income.

Jemirin explained that the programme is anchored on the bank’s HerFidelity platform, a women-focused proposition that offers financial literacy, business support, mentorship, vocational training, and wellness initiatives for female entrepreneurs.

He added that Fidelity Bank has scaled its women-focused interventions across the country, including the distribution of over 1,000 vocational tools, apprenticeship programmes, financial literacy sessions for young girls, and hands-on skills training.

Describing the support as more than a donation, Jemirin said it represents the bank’s confidence in the capacity of women to build sustainable businesses and contribute meaningfully to economic development.

In her remarks, the Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Adijat Adeleye-Oladapo, commended the initiative, describing it as a shift from symbolic gestures to impactful empowerment.

She noted that the programme aligns with the state government’s agenda under Governor Dapo Abiodun to promote women’s economic inclusion and improve livelihoods.

Adeleye-Oladapo urged beneficiaries to utilise the equipment effectively, emphasising that the long-term value of the initiative lies in its potential to transform lives and strengthen communities.

The “Give Her Power” initiative underscores Fidelity Bank’s broader commitment to inclusive growth, providing opportunities for individuals and small businesses to thrive through targeted empowerment programmes.

Fidelity Bank Plc is a leading commercial bank serving over 10 million customers through digital platforms, an extensive network of business offices across Nigeria, and its United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited. The bank has received multiple local and international awards for excellence in digital banking, SME support, and innovative financial services.